Tupac Shakur's legacy has sparked controversy once again as his estate sends a stern warning to Drake regarding the unauthorized use of an AI-generated imitation of Tupac's voice in his latest track, "Taylor Made (Freestyle)."
In a cease-and-desist letter, the estate expresses deep dismay over Drake's use of Tupac's voice and personality without permission, labeling it as "a blatant abuse of the legacy of one of the greatest hip-hop artists of all time."
The letter demands Drake to immediately cease publication and exploitation of the song, insisting on its removal from all platforms where it is publicly available. It highlights the violation of Tupac's publicity and legal rights, emphasizing that the estate would never have approved such use.
Moreover, the estate expresses disappointment over the unauthorized use of Tupac's voice against Kendrick Lamar, compounding the insult. Drake's song, which reignites his feud with Lamar, features the AI-generated voice impersonating Tupac, prompting the estate to take swift legal action.
While Drake's representatives are yet to respond to the allegations, the removal of the "Taylor Made" audio from his Instagram suggests acknowledgment of the estate's concerns.